Business Incubators Overview
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What is the main focus of business incubators?

  • Developing job creation strategies
  • Revitalizing existing businesses
  • Providing support to new businesses in high-tech sectors (correct)
  • Hosting events for well-established corporations
  • What resources do incubators typically share with new businesses?

  • Access to laboratories for product development and testing (correct)
  • Funding for production costs
  • Marketing expertise for product launches
  • Human resource management training
  • How long can the incubation phase for a business last?

  • Up to six months
  • Up to two years (correct)
  • Up to one year
  • Indefinitely
  • Which sectors do businesses supported by incubators often operate within?

    <p>Biotechnology, information technology, multimedia, or industrial technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do government agencies provide aid to Canadian companies?

    <p>To support innovation and cover business expenses like research and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the better success rate of businesses supported by an incubator over five years?

    <p>Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies during the incubation phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a grant and a loan?

    <p>Grants require repayment while loans do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for businesses to carefully choose a lender?

    <p>To receive personalized service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason why candidates fail to receive grants?

    <p>Failure to communicate project benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do start-ups have a harder time accessing loans compared to established businesses?

    <p>Start-ups lack a good credit rating and solid business plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for most grants mentioned in the text?

    <p>Matching funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for entrepreneurs to be able to access loans?

    <p>A good credit rating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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